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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Falcons released veteran running back Steven Jackson Thursday, the team confirmed. Jackson, a 6-foot-3, 229-pounder, formerly played with the St. Louis Rams. He voided his contract in order to become a free agent and signed a three-year deal worth $12 million with the Falcons on March 13, 2013. A total of $4 million of the contract was guaranteed. The Falcons hoped that Jackson would help replace Michael "The Burner" Turner, who was released after spending five productive years with the team. Jackson's pass-catching ability was lauded by the Falcons, but a dropped touchdown pass in his first game with the Falcons in New Orleans foreshadowed that...

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Falcons released veteran running back Steven Jackson Thursday, the team confirmed. Jackson, a 6-foot-3, 229-pounder, formerly played with the St. Louis Rams. He voided his contract in order to become a free agent and signed a...

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Broncos 34, Ravens 17
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Blew up all the...

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